Laverne Cox Says Orange Is The New Black ‘More Relevant Than Ever’

The actress thinks that the show is echoing the resistance shown around America.

Orange is the New Black is without a doubt one of the most popular original series that Netflix has produced. Bringing an array of incredible talents to the small screen through four seasons to-date – and a fifth that is right around the corner – the series has never been afraid to tackle formerly taboo topics, and it looks like that’s not going to change moving ahead.

Laverne Cox

Speaking as part of a panel event Friday evening at North Hollywood’s Saban Media Center, actress Laverne Cox said of the series: “Our show seems relevant now more than ever. There’s a resistance that’s happening at Litchfield right now, and there’s a resistance that’s happening in the country.”

Former ‘Orange’ star Samira Wiley added: “It’s our responsibility as artists to reflect the time that we’re living in. It’s an incredible responsibility that we have.”

The 'Orange is the New Black' cast is very diverse / Credit: Netflix

Bringing politics into the mainstream for many is a requirement of shows such as ‘Orange’, but for others it can be a major turn-off. Hopefully, the writers have found some middle ground that will allow their own personal thoughts and views to shine through, whilst also providing entertainment for the masses, rather than a minority.

Orange is the New Black returns to Netflix for its fifth season on June 9.

by Daniel Falconer for www.femalefirst.co.uk
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